PROtect LLC · 1 week ago
Lead Environmental Technician (LDAR)
Norco, LA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPROtect, LLC is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a Lead Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Technician. The Lead Technician plays a key role in field operations, overseeing Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR), air quality, and environmental compliance programs designed to minimize fugitive emissions in compliance with EPA and refinery regulations.
InsurancePublic SafetyRisk Management
Responsibilities
Reporting all incidents, injuries, near misses, motor vehicle or any other unsafe condition or acts to supervisor and the Safety Department regardless of how minor they are
Responsible for LDAR monitoring and air emissions monitoring components in an industrial environment to detect emissions from process equipment using a portable analyzer and electronic data collector
Ability to lead a small team to perform LDAR monitoring activities for an assigned route with an allotted amount of time, ensuring all leak interfaces are accurately monitored and reported. Average expected monitoring rate on a route is 250–300 components per day
Responsible for team competency in FID/PID analyzers, Method 21 monitoring, and basic tablet usage and troubleshooting
Advancing team’s ability to learn, read, and understand P&IDs, refinery drawings, and process equipment
Responsible for their team calibrating equipment to ensure optimum performance. Makes minor mechanical adjustments when situations arise. Develops advanced understanding of calibration regulatory requirements, equipment, gas management, and repair
Includes responsibility for portions of large Client Launch, Startup, and LDAR Audit Projects
Ensures team is completing daily upload of monitoring activity to the customer database and completes daily emissions monitoring reports
Able to review work of others and identify gaps in LDAR compliance and data quality
Ability to perform LDAR Audits and QA/QC reviews
Communicating daily leaks or potential issues with site operations and maintenance personnel
Communicating and coordinating with all levels of plant, refinery, and client personnel
Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED
5+ years of LDAR, environmental monitoring, air quality, or refinery/chemical plant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Basic PC skills with emphasis on MS Office (Word, Excel) and electronic data collection systems
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrates initiative, planning work independently, mentoring junior LDAR technicians, and preparing for operational challenges
Ability to analyze data, evaluate situations, and identify compliance issues or improvement opportunities
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced refinery turnaround / plant operations environment
Safety-oriented mindset with commitment to personal and team safety. Must be willing and able to wear respiratory protection for extended periods
Reliable transportation required. Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and periodic travel as needed
Preferred
Strong experience working in chemical plants or refineries is required (Norco / River Parishes / Gulf Coast experience strongly preferred)
Basic knowledge across 3–5 industries with expanded knowledge of air quality regulations, LDAR programs, EPA Method 21, refinery operations, and environmental reporting
Benefits
Health, Dental, Vision
HSA/FSA
HSA Company Match
401K with up to 4% Match, 100% Vested immediately
PTO
Free Mental Health Courses and Resources
Free Financial Coaching Classes/Resources
Clear Career Advancement Opportunities
Continued Education Reimbursements
Relocation/Travel Opportunities
Referral Bonuses for top talent
Business Development Bonuses
Monthly Safety Competitions with Prizes
Annual Competitions with Prizes
Company
PROtect LLC
PROtect is a leading national provider of reliability, risk, and compliance services to the refining, petrochemical, renewable fuels, manufacturing, food & beverage, fertilizer, and oil & gas industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-11-12Acquired
2018-11-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Nathan Vander Griend
Chief Executive Officer
Justin McClarty
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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